Shohei Ohtani
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Summary
Shohei Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994[1], in Mizusawa[2]. He has worked as a baseball player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.071% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132,407 views/month, #709 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Tōru Ohtani[5]
- Mother: Kayoko Ohtani[6]
- Spouse: Mamiko Tanaka[7]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[8]
- Native language: Japanese[9], Nambu dialect[10]
- Award received: Time 100[11], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[12], Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award[13], Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award[14], Silver Slugger Award[15], Edgar Martínez Award[16], Hank Aaron Award[17], League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award[18]
- Member of: Ohtani/Fujinami generation[19], 50–50 club[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of sports team: Los Angeles Dodgers[22]
- League or competition: Major League Baseball[23]
- Commons category: Shohei Ohtani[24]
- Position played on team / speciality: pitcher[25], designated hitter[26], outfielder[27], Two-way player[28]
- Sport: baseball[29]
- Family name: Ōtani[30]
- Given name: Shōhei[31]
- Significant event: Major League Baseball debut[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shohei Ohtani[33]
- Student of: Hiroshi Sasaki[34], Hideki Kuriyama[35], Mike Scioscia[36], Brad Ausmus[37], Joe Maddon[38], Phil Nevin[39], Dave Roberts[40]
- Participant in: 2012 18U Baseball World Championship[41], 2015 WBSC Premier12[42], 2023 World Baseball Classic[43], 2026 World Baseball Classic[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[45], English[46], Spanish[47]
- Has pet: Decoy Ohtani[48]
- Nickname: みちのくのダルビッシュ[49], Shotani[50], SHO-TIME[51], Ohtani san[52]
- Country for sport: Japan[53]
- Name in native language: 大谷 翔平[54], 大谷翔平[55]
- Blood type: B[56]
Why It Matters
Shohei Ohtani has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Shohei Ohtani born?
Shohei Ohtani was born in Mizusawa[2].
Who were Shohei Ohtani's parents?
Shohei Ohtani's father was Tōru Ohtani[5]. Shohei Ohtani's mother was Kayoko Ohtani[6].
Who was Shohei Ohtani married to?
Shohei Ohtani's spouses include Mamiko Tanaka[7].
What did Shohei Ohtani do for work?
Shohei Ohtani worked as a baseball player[3].
What awards did Shohei Ohtani receive?
Honors received include Time 100[11], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[12], Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award[13], and Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award[14].